Author: Staff
Beyond the Flags: Five Lines VA811 May Not Mark
Some lines on private property belong to the homeowner rather than a utility company and may not be included in the standard locating process. Before digging, watch for these five common examples.
Director Elections, Growth Updates Shape 2026 REC Annual Meeting
Full election results and video from the 2026 Annual Meeting are available at myrec.coop/annualmeeting.
Albemarle County Student to Represent Virginia on NRECA Youth Leadership Council
REC selected the four students from applicants across its service territory.
Beat the Heat – Save on Your Energy Bill With These Tips
With summer heat in full swing, now is the perfect time to take stock of your home energy use and find easy ways to use less.
Engle’s Angle: “Like Riding A Bike”
It wasn’t until after we were married that I learned how to ride a 10 speed, although ‘learned’ isn’t really the right word.
Browntown Community Center Unveils Renovated Kitchen
The Browntown Community Center will celebrate the completion of its renovated kitchen with a grand reopening on Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. The project includes expanded workspace and storage, updated utilities, improved ventilation, refinished flooring and a new commercial stove.
Adopt-a-Highway Volunteers Help Keep Virginia Roads Beautiful and Litter Free
Help keep Virginia beautiful and litter free by considering participating in the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Power of Change Fall Application Period Open Through Aug. 10
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Local nonprofit organizations still have time to apply for funding through The Power of Change from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC). Applications will be accepted through Aug. 10. The Power of Change provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in REC’s service territory. Grants support programs and projects that address local needs and improve…
Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County
A 78-year-old Ruther Glen man was killed Tuesday morning when the single-engine airplane he was piloting crashed near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Discovery Museum to Add Bell 430 Helicopter to Rooftop Exhibit
The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is taking its 30th anniversary celebration to new heights with plans to install a Bell 430 helicopter atop its Winchester rooftop as part of a new interactive exhibit focused on aviation, exploration and rescue.
